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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 5§ 6583 Presidential Nomination Paper Sections

§ 6583 Presidential Nomination Paper Sections

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§ 6583 Presidential Nomination Paper Sections

Key Takeaways

  • •You can split nomination papers into parts.
  • •Each part must say who is running for president or delegate and which county it’s for.
  • •Only people registered with the American Independent Party in that county can sign.

Example

If you’re collecting signatures in Orange County for a presidential candidate, you can use separate sheets for each neighborhood.

Each sheet must say the candidate’s name and that it’s for Orange County. Only people registered with the American Independent Party in Orange County can sign those sheets.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 6583 Presidential Nomination Paper Sections

Any nomination paper may be presented in sections. Each section shall contain the name of the presidential preference candidate, or the names of the candidates for delegates comprising the group, and, if applicable, that they have expressed a preference for a named person as candidate for presidential nominee of the party. Each section shall bear the name of the county in which it is circulated. Only voters of the county registered as intending to affiliate with the American Independent Party are competent to sign. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nomination paperpresidential preference candidateAmerican Independent Party

Related Statutes

  • § 6582 Presidential Primary Signer Rules
  • § 6586 Presidential Primary Nomination Form
  • § 6587 Delegate Nomination Paper Form
  • § 6591 Presidential Primary Signature Deadlines
  • § 6593 Nomination Paper Handling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6583.
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